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Title:Vdove 65+ let v Sloveniji in njihovo življenje po izgubi partnerja : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijskega programa prve bolonjske stopnje Socialna gerontologija
Authors:ID Slapnik, Monika (Author)
ID Goriup, Jana (Mentor) More about this mentor... New window
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Language:Slovenian
Work type:Bachelor thesis/paper
Typology:2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
Organization:UAMEU - Alma Mater Europaea University
Abstract:Diplomsko delo raziskuje življenje vdov, starih 65 let in več, v Sloveniji ter spremembe, ki nastanejo po izgubi življenjskega partnerja. Teoretični del obravnava proces staranja prebivalstva, pojav vdovstva v pozni starosti ter njegove psihosocialne, ekonomske in družbene posledice. Poseben poudarek je namenjen osamljenosti, spremembam socialne mreže, žalovanju in vlogi socialne podpore pri prilagajanju na življenje po smrti partnerja. Izguba partnerja predstavlja pomembno življenjsko prelomnico, ki lahko občutno vpliva na čustveno počutje, socialno vključenost in splošno kakovost življenja starejših žensk. Empirični del temelji na kvantitativni raziskavi, izvedeni z anketnim vprašalnikom med 100 vdovami, od katerih polovica živi doma, polovica pa v domovih starejših občanov. Namen raziskave je bil raziskati vpliv vdovstva na socialne stike, občutke osamljenosti, čustveno počutje ter finančno stanje starejših vdov. Analiza podatkov je omogočila preverjanje raziskovalnih hipotez glede sprememb socialne mreže, čustvene stiske in iskanja strokovne pomoči po izgubi partnerja. Rezultati poudarjajo pomen ohranjanja socialnih stikov, dostopa do socialne podpore in aktivnega vključevanja v družbene dejavnosti za ohranjanje kakovosti življenja in zmanjšanje osamljenosti v pozni starosti.
Keywords:vdovstvo, starejše ženske, socialna mreža, osamljenost, kakovost življenja
Place of publishing:Ljubljana
Place of performance:Ljubljana
Publisher:M. Slapnik
Year of publishing:2026
Year of performance:2026
Number of pages:44 str., [8] f. pril.
PID:20.500.12556/ReVIS-14161 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:283804675 New window
UDC:364.65-055.26-053.9(043.2)
Publication date in ReVIS:06.07.2026
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Language:English
Abstract:This thesis examines the lives of widows aged 65 and over in Slovenia and the changes that occur following the loss of a life partner. The theoretical part discusses population ageing, widowhood in later life, and its psychosocial, economic, and social consequences. Special emphasis is placed on loneliness, alterations in social networks, the grieving process, and the role of social support in adapting to life after a partner’s death. The loss of a spouse represents a major life transition that can significantly affect emotional well-being, social engagement, and overall quality of life among older women. The empirical part is based on a quantitative study conducted using a questionnaire among 100 widows, half of whom live at home and half in nursing homes. The study aimed to investigate the impact of widowhood on social interactions, experiences of loneliness, emotional well-being, and financial circumstances. Data analysis enabled the testing of research hypotheses concerning changes in social networks, emotional distress, and the pursuit of professional support following the loss of a partner. The findings underscore the importance of maintaining social connections, accessing social support, and actively participating in community activities to enhance quality of life and mitigate loneliness in later life.
Keywords:widowhood, older women, social network, loneliness, quality of life


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